🚀 go-pugleaf

Karl Rehn <krehn@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu> wrote in message
news:7j1bo7$mn0@piglet.cc.utexas.edu...
> Here's a game we play on the tactics list from time to time.  I'll
> set up the scenario, and others are welcome to follow up with what they
> would do.  Whatever you choose to do, you need explain WHY you did what
> you did, just as you'll have to explain to the cops, the courts, the
newspapers,
> etc.
>
> Let's say you hear a noise in the
> TV room, and you have to leave the safe room to check on the kids.
> As you are moving down the hall (do you use the flashlight and give your
> position away or try to move in darkness?) the bad guy, carrying your VCR,
> enters the hall through another door a 10 feet away.  You see each other
> at the same time.  You have a gun in your hand, he's got the VCR in his.

Assuming I could see clearly that he was not family nor friend, I might (if
I felt safe) give him one opportunity to drop the VCR on the floor RIGHT NOW
and get his hands way in the air. If he did, he could easily get a mere 18
months for robbery. If he didn't, or I couldn't be sure I was safe in
hesitating....

Bang, Bang. Make sure bad guy is immobilized, then make sure he is disarmed.
Then make sure he's alone. Remove children to a safe place, dial 911, then
call lawyer. When the friendlies arrive, "I was in fear for my life and I
had no alternative but to use my gun to protect myself and my family. I
would prefer not to answer any questions or make any statements until I have
consulted with my attorney." Then lose the ability to speak until I've
talked with Mr. $200-an-hour.